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A queer eye for capitalism : the commodification of sexuality in American television

This study uses critical discourse analysis to conduct an examination of the reality television program Queer Eye. The goal is to help understand the manner in which the representations of queer culture in the show reinforce the binaries of sex, gender and sexuality.Read more...

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"This volume is a must read for media scholars who seek to understand the commodification of masculinity and sexuality in the media." -Youngrak Park, Columbus State University "This book addresses a matter of concern to all those who study queer representation in media. It makes a significant contribution to debates concerning the transformation of queer into a commodity and the representation of masculinity through wealth." -Donna Marie Nudd, Florida State UniversityRead more...